Report: U.S. planned massive cyberattack on Iran defenses, grid
The U.S. planned to carry out a cyberattack on Iran that went well beyond the Stuxnet virus that destroyed centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Israel, for now, unfazed by Iran’s Emad missile, analysts say
As Iran upgrades its long-range missile capability, Israel upgrades its ability to counter the threat. Iran announced recently its has upgraded the Emad long-range ballistic missile, which is now (more…)
With terror threat high, West reaches post-Snowden accord on data
By Jack Caravelli Months of sometimes tense and even acrimonious negotiations have concluded with U.S. and European officials agreeing on a process for data transfer that will continue the (more…)
U.S. missile defense aid to Israel to be cut sharply in 2017
The United States will significantly cut missile defense funding assistance to Israel in 2017, according to the Pentagon. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Israel’s cybersecurity expertise eyed by Japan for Olympics
Japan, in search of cybersecurity experts after several attacks on its national systems, is turning to Israel. Out of necessity, Israel has developed what are considered among the best (more…)
Iran commander: We’re doubling our missile activities
Iran is doubling its missile “activities” in the face of new American sanctions. “We doubled our activities and the American demands from Iran had an opposite result,” said Brig. (more…)
Race on for counter-drone tech with rise in asymmetric combat use
As the use of small, widely-available drones for multiple military purposes is on the rise, so too are methods to defend against them. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Israel’s electrical grid targeted by ‘massive cyberattack’
Israel’s electrical system was recently hit by one of the country’s largest ever cyberattacks. Minister of Infrastructure, Energy and Water Yuval Steinitz revealed on Jan. 26 that the Public (more…)
Israel firm finds key to thwarting bank-theft malware
Israel’s Elbit Systems has discovered a method to detect and remove one of the most notorious malware threats. (FULL STORY) (more…)